Dolphin Encounter Tours, Kaikoura

Are you ready for a sensationally exciting and heart-warming fun experience?

A Dolphin Encounter will satisfy all of the above and some… 

Swimming with dusky dolphins is described as a dream come true, and often a bucket list opportunity to connect with nature in a most unique way, and it all happens in Kaikoura.

The best place in New Zealand and possibly on the face of the earth, to locate and swim with dolphins in their open ocean environment; Kaikoura has a mecca of marine mammals and wildlife set in a stunningly beautiful location.

Large pods of dusky dolphins reside along the coast all year round and these plentiful and graceful dolphins will literally plant a permanent smile on your face from the very first moment you see them. Gentle and delightfully curious, the dusky dolphins will swim with you as you snorkel and try to mimic their movements and graceful manoeuvres. It is also a fun opportunity to join the tour as a spectator if you don’t think you the swim option is for you. It is top class entertainment and an experience that will keep you smiling with the warmth of special memories for many years to come.

Dolphin Encounter was the very first company in New Zealand to develop a swimming with dolphin’s experience 33 years ago.  We offer a professionally operated tour with your safety and comfort in mind. Our service levels are exceptional, and while “dolphin encountering” with us, you will learn heaps about the dolphins and why it is the responsibility of all of us to cherish and protect the natural environment which is their home. 

2022 SPECIAL OFFER - Book Direct and receive a 20% discount. 

Use PROMO code: “DONTWAIT” when making your reservation.

• direct bookings only & cannot be used with any other offer
• offer valid until 31.10.22

What you need to know:

• Tours last around 3.5 hours.
• Swimmers and watchers travel on the same tour.
• The equipment we supply includes a full wetsuit, a hood, mask, snorkel, wetsuit, and fins.
• All you need to bring is a swimsuit, a towel, warm clothing, and a small bag which is large enough to take your clothing on board the boat.
• Bring your own drinking water with you too!
• We serve hot beverages on board and ginger cookies (ginger can help with seasickness).
• Swimming spaces are limited to 16 seats per tour but there is no limit on spectating seats.
• Please book swimming in advance to avoid disappointment.
• We hire towels, swimsuits (in case you have forgotten to bring yours!) and we also hire GoPros so you can capture your own underwater images and videos.

Get in touch with us if you have any questions at all and we will respond to you pronto!

Note - tours operate daily, weather permitting, except for Christmas Day.

Address:

96 Esplanade
Kaikoura

Phone: +64 3 319 6777

Freephone: within NZ: 0800 733 365

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